History—7 p.m. “Otego Downhill Runners.” Presented by Russ Southard and Buzz Hesse, with the Otego Historical Society. Otego Town Hall, 3526 State Highway 7, Otego. https://www.facebook.com/p/Otego-Historical-Association-100064528729589/…
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ARTS AND CRAFTS—2-4 p.m. “Paper Airplane Workshop.” For ages 9-15. Parent or guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 12. Registration not required. Be prepared for mess. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or visit https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Make a Christmas Tree Table Topper with the Harris Memorial Library WINTER CRAFT—10 a.m. “Decorative Christmas Tree Table Topper.” Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or visit https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary/ BLOOD DRIVE—3-7 p.m. YMCA at the Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…
OTEGO—Our beloved Mary (Shultis) Carson, 89, of Otego, New York, died peacefully at home on November 22, 2023. While we miss her dearly, her light and her love will shine on in our hearts.
Mary was born in Oneonta on June 6, 1934 to Gertrude (Champlin) and Francis Edmund Shultis. A lifetime resident of Otego, she graduated from Otego Central School in 1952. Mary met the love of her life, John Carson, when they were juniors in high school, and they…
‘Ponies, Pumpkins and Puppies: Oh, My!’ By Anneliese Gilchrest The crisp smell of autumn, combined with sizzling Liam’s Hot Dogs and delicious grub from S&S Café of Bainbridge, filled the air at Athelas Therapeutic Riding Inc.’s Fall Festival on Saturday, October 1. More than 200 people gathered to support the cause while enjoying the weather and seasonal festivities at Athelas, located at 1179 County Highway 5, Otego. Inside the large indoor facility at Northfield Farm LLC, therapy ponies Powder and…
Police Identify Human Remains Found in Morris The New York State Police at Oneonta were asking for help from the public in identifying the remains of a female found in the town of Morris. On August 11, they released photos of a ring, a necklace and a pair of Carolina boots. The photos were posted on Facebook and elsewhere, asking for help from anyone with information. The original press release stated: “The New York State Police at Oneonta are investigating…
In Memoriam Janet L. Frankl, 72 Dec. 9, 1949 – Mar. 19, 2022 OTEGO – Janet L. Frankl, 72, passed away peacefully at home with family on March 19, 2022. She was born December 9, 1949 in Livingston, Montana, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Kinnick) Adams. Janet grew up on a cattle ranch south of Livingston in Paradise Valley on the Yellowstone River. The family raised black angus cattle. Janet was proud to show the steers in 4-H competitions. …
It’s not the Mohawk Valley, says Otego’s Buzz Hesse [Editor’s note: This piece comes from the careful pen of Buzz Hesse, Otego, New York, resident and an expert on New York’s geography and geology.] Did you know we now live in the Mohawk Valley Region? Traveling east on I-88 at Otego, New York exit 12 (mile marker 46), there is a relatively new New York State sign promoting the state’s tourism. At the bottom of the sign, in huge letters,…
In Memoriam Barbara Calabrese, 77 Sept. 30, 1944 – Feb. 22, 2022 OTEGO – Barbara Calabrese, age 77, of Otego, N.Y., passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 peacefully in her home while being cared for by Clyde, Michael and Jessica Bliss. Barbara was born on September 30, 1944 to Frank and Evelyn Insetta in Brooklyn, N.Y. Barbara was predeceased by both of her parents and her brother, John Insetta. She is survived by her longtime companion and best friend…
In Memoriam Marshall L. Thorne, 80 Oct. 23, 1941 – Jan. 28, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Marshall Lewis Thorne, 80, a life-long resident of Cooperstown, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, January 28, 2022, at his son and daughter-in-law’s home in Otego. He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 57 years, Sandy, who passed away November 8, 2021. Born October 23, 1941, at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, Marshall was one of three sons of Loren E. and…